Madden 22 is already looking forward to launching later this year, and we’ve gotten a slow trickle of information and even a few leaks about the new installment.
We can expect the title to land on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and maybe more platforms, but here’s everything we know so far about Madden 22.
Latest – Expected Trailer & Release Dates
While news is a bit scarce for Madden 22, we can take a closer look forward and pinpoint exactly when new trailers and an eventual release date are expected.
Based on previous years, the most likely release date for Madden 22 is either August 20, 2021 or August 27, 2021.
As for trailers, we can expect them to start landing around June 15, 2021, if Madden 22 follows the same patterns as Madden 21.
READ MORE: Madden 22 trailers will finally reveal gameplay
Release Date
Madden 22 has no official release date, and we are probably far from it for the time being.
Madden 21 just hit next gen, with a delayed release of the next gen version of the game. This along with the usual Madden schedule means we probably won’t get an ironed out release date until around May.
READ MORE: When is Madden 22 Coming Out?
If Madden 22 is on schedule, you can expect an August release date in accordance with previous releases.
Trailer
Our first big piece of Madden 22 hype will the Madden 22 Official Reveal Trailer.
Each year, this trailer is a huge step to get fans excited for development of the next entry in the premier football sim gaming franchise.
READ MORE: Madden 21 Ratings: Playoffs Roster Update
These trailers typically kick off in early June, so you can mark it on your calendars now!
Cover Athlete
There are tons of viable candidates for Madden 22 cover athlete – which means it’ll be a fun debate for Twitter all the way up to reveal.
Madden 21 featured Lamar Jackson, but we’re expecting a new face for Madden 22.
READ MORE: All the contenders to be Madden 22 Cover Athlete
Based on the NFL season so far, we’d expect DeAndre Hopkins, Stefon Diggs, and Aaron Rodgers as likely candidates.
Possible Cover Athlete “Leak”
We recently had our first Madden 22 leak – but it doesn’t look to be the most reliable.
In a Tweet from @SamuelBrownRBT, it looks as if Derrick Henry will be on the Madden 22 cover.
The image is very low quality, and even includes details about MLB The Show 21 – so take this with a rather large pinch of salt.
Ratings
Super Bowl LV has come and gone, and left behind a very familiar sight – Tom Brady at the top of the heap.
Brady has officially pulled off yet another Super Bowl victory, this time in a new jersey.
After a dominant showing and yet another Super Bowl MVP award – Brady has joined the infamous 99 Club in Madden 21.
But should this carry over to Madden 22?
Franchise Mode
The main look into Madden 22 EA has given players is updates coming for Franchise Mode.
#FixMaddenFranchise made a massive impact on Madden, and as a result, EA gave players a roadmap for Franchise Mode changes that pushed into Madden 22 and beyond.
Below are the Madden 22 Franchise Mode changes we expect as promised by EA here:
READ MORE: Madden 21 Franchise Mode DOWN After January Title Update
MADDEN NFL 22
For Madden NFL 22 it is still very early. We are at the very beginning of the planning and pre-production of next year’s product. That said, we’ve been actively discussing some of the areas we’d like to focus on, stemming from your feedback and player engagement. Here are few of the areas, while not fully committed yet, we are exploring creatively:
- Coaching and staff management
- Scouting improvements
- New scenario engine enhancements
- New team chemistry system
- Commissioner Tools improvements
- MORE CONTENT – Examples: Relocation/Branding Assets for Franchise – New uniforms, names, and logos to relocation options for more variety and depth in deeper careers.
Plus other key additions that we’ll reveal as we get deeper into the year for Madden NFL 22 development season.
Trade logic was a primary focus of the third and final Madden 21 Title Update to Franchise Mode, and that could signal more changes when Madden 22 lands.
Staff Management feature leaked for Madden 22
The biggest piece of news to come out for Madden 22 has been the leak of a new Staff Management system in Franchise Mode.
In a video discussing the March Title Update for Madden 21, the screen behind Madden NFL Executive Producer Seann Graddy shows a Staff Management system that looks to be for Madden 22.
The addition of being able to hire an Offensive Coordinator and Defensive Coordinator in Franchise Mode is a big deal, and looks to confirm continued improvements for Franchise Mode in Madden 22.
READ MORE: Madden 22 could be adding new Staff Management feature
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